Netherlands pips Australia for top spot in world’s safest country rankings, as US is snubbed despite decrease in crime

The American dream has turned into a nightmare — for travelers. With the holiday travel season ahead, travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has named the safest nations in the world for 2026, finding that the Netherlands topped the list when it came to tourist security. Meanwhile, the US was left off the compendium […]

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How bad will Thanksgiving travel be in the US?

Congested roadways Piling into the car to sit in traffic on the way to a family Thanksgiving celebration is a longstanding US tradition. Just how much traffic to expect is tied to what’s going on in the air. “[AAA expects that] 73 million people will travel by car,” spokesperson Aixa Diaz told the BBC, “That […]

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World Cup play-off draw RECAP: Ireland travel to Czech Republic, Wales face Bosnia while Northern Ireland given tough trip to Italy as nations learn route to 2026 tournament

By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Updated: 14:14, 20 November 2025 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live blog of the European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup as the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to learn qualification fate.  Share or comment on this article: World Cup play-off draw RECAP: Ireland […]

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Former Attraction World chief lands new role with BA partner

Former Attraction World Group chief executive Olly Nicholls has landed a new job.   He has been named as senior vice president travel at tech specialist WNS, which develops digitally-led transformation solutions across different industries.   Nicholls left Attraction World in May after almost six years at the helm.   WNS was originally founded by […]

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Newmarket Holidays hails first Australia tours as ‘milestone’

Newmarket Holidays has unveiled its first itineraries to Australia, with two new escorted tours described as “a real milestone for the brand”.   Australia Uncovered is a 23-day, multi-centre itinerary featuring Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns and Sydney, while Oceania Explorer – Australia & New Zealand is a 40-day journey.   Hayley Morris, head of trade sales […]

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UK Passport Office ‘five weeks’ alert ahead of busy travel period | Travel News | Travel

The Passport Office has issued a ‘five weeks’ alert to Brits planning winter getaways. All UK citizens require a valid passport for international travel. Should your passport be lost, stolen, damaged or expire, a replacement application becomes necessary, costing £94.50 online or £107 via paper form. While new documents typically arrive within three weeks, HM […]

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